Inspiration and Information for your Tabletop

Flatware is available in different finishes for a reason. With options come different aesthetics, and each one has a unique place depending on the type of restaurant or foodservice operation. From smooth, matte to a jewelry-inspired metallic finish, we've seen them all. However, one finish stands out as being perfectly imperfect, the stonewashed finish.

What's old is new. This simple statement is reflective of design trends ranging from tabletop dinnerware to restaurant design to architecture and design. But where did rustic modern originate, and what is the trend really about?

Here's the perfect dish for a hot summer night from the Smith & Green Company of Portland, Oregon. Ready for some gazpacho?